Max Murphy invented a super-speed formula, to be ingested in the form of little pills. He soon tests his speed by outrunning a deer. an automobile, and a train going 90 miles-per-hour. He calls himself "Expressman" while outrunning the express train. He uses his powers to rob a bank, but gets away with a worthless pile of shredded, old money. He returns to the bank, but the guard shuts the door on him before he can get through it, causing him to hit the door and be knocked unconscious.